Pentax K10D vs Samsung TL100

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax K10D and Samsung TL100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the K10D (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K10D was manufactured 3 years prior to the TL100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K10D grades vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K10D Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K10D provides outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K10D and Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K10D versus the TL100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and TL100 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and TL100.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K10D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL100 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.